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Today we built a tree using the outside of our bodies. Now we'll go inside our imaginations. Let's imagine what it might feel like to grow from an acorn into a mighty oak. Find a space where you are arms' reach away from anyone else....

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For each parfait, you will need: half a banana a small parfait glass or clear plastic cup 2 tablespoons granola a plastic butter knife 2 tablespoons honey a plastic spoon 2 tablespoons unflavored yogurt, vanilla pudding, or vanilla ice cream a napkin or paper plate Give each child a napkin or pap...

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Sea Anemone & Clown Fish The sea anemone has poisonous tentacles which keep most fish away from it. The clown fish has special mucus that protects it from the poison. The clown fish lives by the sea anemone and is kept safe from larger fish....

On a sheet of poster board, make a chart of leadership roles the participants can share during this program. Leave enough space next to each leadership role to designate a volunteer. Make a name tag for each participant, plus a few extra for newcomers, using card stock....

Unitarian Universalist Principles in Children’s Language Use these versions of the Principles to guide a discussion about faith as children prepare to create their own faith symbols in Session 2, Activity 5: 1. We believe that each and every person is important. 2. We believe that all people...

Dear Parents, When Creating Home meets on [insert day, date], the children will learn the song “Spirit of Life,” Hymn 123 in Singing the Living Tradition, and improvise a dance to the song with wrist scarves which we will assemble during the session. If you have a colorful, flowing scarf at home...

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Based on the traditional American Christian spiritual "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." We've got the whole world in our hands. We've got the whole world in our hands. We've got the whole world in our hands. We've got the whole world in our hands....

In each session's Closing, you will add an image to the World of Wonder mural, illustrating the web of life of which we are a part. This web can be a semi-permanent creation in your room or attached to a bulletin board or other removable object. Customize it to fit your space needs. Draw a simple...

A fidget basket is a simple, inexpensive way to include and welcome children who find it difficult to sit still or who learn better while moving. Provide a basket for fidget objects. Fill it with pipe cleaners, Wiki Stix (TM), Tangles (TM), and other quiet manipulatives. When you introduce the...

Hateful violence and natural disasters touch all of us. You want to help our children, youth, and families to emotionally and spiritually process what is happening in and outside our communities.

This is a 30-minute activity. Materials Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation Prepare and post a sheet of newsprint with these questions: In what ways do you agree with Fahs? In what ways do you differ? Is “God-talk” an issue in your congregation? How do you as a professional work with a...

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